Türkiye passport photo size and requirements

Turkish passports use a printed biometric photo of 50 × 60 mm, taken within the last 6 months, on a plain white background. NVİ passport instructions specify a face height of 32–36 mm, a centred face and open, level eyes. A 35 × 45 mm crop is not a substitute for this format.

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Photo size & positioning

Türkiye Passport dimension templateFront-facing portrait with width, height, head-height and top-gap dimension arrows. Eye height is shown only when specified for this format.50 mm591 px60 mm709 pxComposition onlyFull head visibleSuggested top gap2.4–7.2 mm28.4–85.1 px
Illustrative template. The head guide is a composition aid. Use the stated framing requirement for the official face measurement.

Photo requirements

Photo size
50 × 60 mm, printed biometric photo
Pixels
591 × 709 px at 300 DPI
Face height
32–36 mm (NVİ facial measurement; check manually)
Face position
Centred, with eyes open and level
Background
Plain white
Recency
Taken within the last 6 months
Glasses and expression
Neutral expression; no tinted glasses or glare
Other formats
Not a 35 × 45 mm crop; citizenship-system upload settings do not apply to passports

Photo rules

  • Keep your face centred, with both eyes open and level.
  • Use a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
  • Avoid tinted glasses and glare on lenses; removing glasses is the safer choice.
  • Wear a head covering only for religious or medical reasons, with the full face visible.
  • Use even lighting with no shadows on the face or the white background.
  • Do not retouch or alter your features.

Common reasons for rejection

  • A 35 × 45 mm photo instead of 50 × 60 mm
  • Face height outside 32–36 mm
  • Face not centred or head tilted
  • Background that is not plain white
  • Shadows or uneven lighting
  • Photo older than 6 months

3 steps with VisaPhoto

  1. 1

    Upload a selfie

    Take a clear, front-facing photo with your phone and upload it.

  2. 2

    Generate and check

    AI creates a portrait in this format; framing and image quality are checked.

  3. 3

    Review and download

    Compare the result with the official rules, then download your JPEG files.

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Example

Original selfie 1Reframed photo example 1
Illustrative example in the Schengen 35 × 45 mm frame.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Turkish passport photo?

50 × 60 mm, with a face height of 32–36 mm. At 300 DPI that is 591 × 709 pixels. Do not use a 35 × 45 mm photo instead.

Can I make my Turkish passport photo from a phone selfie?

You can upload a clear phone selfie to VisaPhoto, taken face-on in even light without filters. VisaPhoto creates a portrait on a plain white background and sizes it to 50 × 60 mm for printing; check with the office handling your application before using it.

What background colour is required?

Plain white, with no shadows or pattern.

Can I wear glasses in a Turkish passport photo?

Tinted glasses and glare are not suitable. Removing glasses is the safer choice; if you need them, make sure your eyes are fully visible.

Can I use a VisaPhoto portrait for a Turkish passport?

VisaPhoto creates an AI-assisted portrait sized to 50 × 60 mm and checks framing and image quality. It does not certify the 32–36 mm face height and cannot promise acceptance, so compare the print with the NVİ rules before you apply.

Official sources

Sources checked on 2026-09-20.